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jcrabapple ,
@jcrabapple@infosec.pub avatar

Who cares? Infinity dropped an APK!

Somecall_metim ,

I used jerboa first for accessing lemmy on mobile but I’ve really liked snyc so far. It’s responsive, easy to use and so far reliable.

I’m making it my default app with jerboa as back up.

Ganrokh ,

I know that Lemmy is years old, but as this is my first day on the platform, it feels like a whole new world.

Aopen ,
@Aopen@discuss.tchncs.de avatar

Could you release it on F-Droid store please?

punseye ,

f-droid is for open source apps only, sync is not open source

Aopen ,
@Aopen@discuss.tchncs.de avatar

I dont blame developer, but my motto is: “Go full FOSS or buy IPhone”

LethargyTheGhost ,

hell yeah platform gatekeeping

TicklishRocket ,

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/d517bcc2-1d0d-4502-b26d-a6cf9cf00c09.mp4

robocall ,
@robocall@lemmy.world avatar

This is the 3rd app I have installed for Lemmy. I’m going to have to consider uninstalling one! (Connect, Voyager, and now Sync)

Connect has been my primary app so far. I do really like that Sync allows me to customize how posts look. I am a former RIF and old reddit user, and dislike large image previews. I am really happy I can have a larger headline and smaller preview image.

figaro ,

Connect was definitely my main before this. It is actually not terrible. It is aggressively okay even. Lots of nice features. But it just doesn’t feel as smooth as sync for some reason. Maybe it’s the language that it was coded in? I’m not sure why but sync just feels buttery.

Robertej92 ,

I’m alright with connect for now, Boost is the only one I’d pay for

fatboy93 ,

Boost gives me so much joy to use.

doubletwist ,

Connect is a decent client, but if dbrady ever releases Relay for Lemmy, I’ll jump on it.

Amir ,

dbrady is like the only Reddit dev that is staying with Reddit so I highly doubt it. Relay was also my app of choice, but Sync was #2 so it’s good enough.

doubletwist ,

Yeah, I know, but a guy can dream can’t he?

beeb ,

Is one of these free (license-wise) and open source?

MartianFox , (edited )

A bunch of them are. The ones I know of: Jerboa, Thunder and Voyager. I am currently mainly using Voyager, its pretty nice

Edit: Removed Connect, as it is not Open-Source

TheSaneWriter ,
@TheSaneWriter@lemmy.thesanewriter.com avatar

I don’t think Connect is open-source. To my knowledge, it’s similar to Sync and Boost, a single developer working on the app as a passion project.

MartianFox ,

Oh sorry you are absolutely correct, for some reason I thought I also installed it through F-Droid. Too many Clients 😄

beeb ,

Also using voyager at the moment but it doesn’t feel quite right on Android as it was mostly based on Apollo for ios. Even with the slight android theming it’s still ios-like.

MartianFox ,

Thara true, but I really like its compactness and fluididity. Actually contributed a bit to Jerboa in the beginning, but its just a bit rougher around the edges than the newer clients that are now emerging.

beeb ,

I learned about Infinity today, will trial it out : codeberg.org/Bazsalanszky/Infinity-For-Lemmy

MartianFox ,

Yeah, installed it too, as it is not also available on F-Droid 😄

Robertej92 ,

Boost won’t be, it was a buy once type deal with the reddit client he made

MedicPigBabySaver ,

Can’t wait to launch the rocket! (⁠ㆁ⁠ω⁠ㆁ⁠)

TicklishRocket ,

wut

MedicPigBabySaver ,

Beetlejuicing

PurpleTentacle ,

Boost is the one I’m looking forward to with by far the most excitement. It was my favorite Reddit client. While I’d be happy enough with Sync, it was always 2nd to Boost for me and this launch and the extremely premium pricing haven’t left me with the best first expression.

I also have the feeling that ljdawson will be the first to cut their losses if the client doesn’t perform as expected on this platform, which makes me extra hesitant to dish out for 22€ or 115€ lifetime payments.

wesley ,

The pricing definitely seems steep to me for an ad free version of a phone app. I’m also holding our for boost although Sync seems like a pretty solid alternative for the moment. I haven’t been fully satisfied with many of the other apps except maybe Voyager

TeamDman ,

Relay for lemmy when

fernandofig ,
@fernandofig@reddthat.com avatar

Probably never. The dev seems intent on keep drinking the reddit kool-aid and push subscription to users. It’s too bad, there is a gap for an app with the same polish for lemmy (although I have yet to try Sync)

notenoughbutter ,

sync is almost as polished as relay but it doesn’t have the look and feel of relay

(I’m a former relay pro user)

Teknikal ,

I used Sync Pro for years but I’ve found the connect app to be pretty close.

So yeah I’d probably have used sync for lemmy if it was priced similarly to the Reddit one but I’ve no interest in paying 10 times more to remove ads or any type of subscription.

squaresinger ,

The prices are super harsh. >€20 just to remove ads. €19/year for the subscription.

I get that they have much less potential users to spread their costs on, but that’s too much for the added benefit over e.g. connect.

Moohamin12 ,

I am on the free version and it looks and feels exactly the same as my sync pro for reddit.

necrophagist ,

I’m not seeing any ads on the free version lol where are they

Moohamin12 ,

Yeah exactly. Sync pro doesn’t have any.

squaresinger ,

I’m not seeing any either, but that’s because I have an ad blocker. But still, €20 for removing ads is a massive amount.

TheSaneWriter ,
@TheSaneWriter@lemmy.thesanewriter.com avatar

I’m not using a DNS ad-blocker and I’ve only seen two or three ads over hours on the service. I personally find that tolerable, but to each their own.

faintedheart ,

Subscription for sync ultra. Extra features. To remove ads one time payment is coming afaik. And currently I don’t see a single ad with dns ad blocker. Not even the ad space.

limecool ,

That €20 is for remove ads. Update the app and check the sidebar

Bangs42 ,

I got enough use out of Sync for Reddit that I figure I owe the guy $20.

Not a fan of the lifetime price for Ultra, but it is what it is.

p03locke ,
@p03locke@lemmy.dbzer0.com avatar

I use a mobile browser and don’t see ads on Lemmy. Why plaster it with ads? What’s the benefit this app gives me?

Racle ,
@Racle@sopuli.xyz avatar

The prices are super harsh. >€20 just to remove ads. €19/year for the subscription.

114€ for lifetime ultra subscription

squaresinger ,

That’s more than I’d pay for an operating system.

tungah ,

The Connect app is awesome! Using it right now. Super happy with it!

_Sc00ter ,

Everyone keeps talking like there isn’t a free version. I didnt pay anything to down load thus app. Did I get hidden charged or something?

OtakuAltair ,

It’s free but has ads unless you pay to remove them

null ,

The free version includes ads and trackers. Some people don’t want that.

1019throw ,

Does the connect app have comment navigation to jump to parent comments? I couldn’t find it for weeks and I’m now using sync because it’s so polished.

kuro_neko ,
@kuro_neko@lemmy.ca avatar

Connect dev here and there is comment navigation between parent comments!

faintedheart ,

This is just beta. The developer is bringing one time payment for removing ads.

ToAllPointsWest ,

Cool, that’s what I was looking around for

ren ,
@ren@lemmy.world avatar

Looks great! Love seeing so many apps for iOS and Android!

Congrats from iPhone

gabe ,

I was disappointed it wasn’t on iOS, but once I saw that privacy policy I was kinda glad. Good on the dev for making a living, but jeeeeez

ADTJ ,

Care to elaborate?

squaresinger ,

Basically Google Ads.

armrods ,

So, nothing to be afraid of or be angry at

squaresinger ,

Pretty much, yeah. I see why many people are unhappy about it, but it’s nothing special.

For me the bigger issue is the price. Compared with the FOSS alternatives, Sync doesn’t offer a lot to justify it’s astonishing price point.

I understand that they have to recoup the development cost with a much smaller audience, but the high price point compared to the many great free options is just not worth it.

Botree ,
@Botree@lemmy.world avatar

aggressive Google tracking on sync lemmy

This, in the span of 30mins or less. It’s a major turnoff. I’ve considered getting the lifetime ad-free version but I’m not paying USD170 just for an app. Got to give credit where credit’s due though, Sync is hands down the best Lemmy app I’ve used so far.

OtakuAltair ,

Removing ads is just 20$

The 170$ is to support the dev and for more extensive features

Botree ,
@Botree@lemmy.world avatar

sync ultra

Where do I find the $20 option? That’s all I see on the android app.

searooter ,

It’s under your profile on the top left “remove ads”. Sync ultra removes ads too but is more expensive because it has extra features.

Botree ,
@Botree@lemmy.world avatar

Ahhh ok thanks for that! I was looking in the wrong place all along. Wonder why dev didn’t just place this option in or at least next to Sync Ultra. I’ll probably hold out till I see what Boost has to offer first.

funimation ,

What app did you use to monitor this?

Botree ,
@Botree@lemmy.world avatar

It’s the App Tracking Protection function in Duckduckgo’s browser.

frozenicecube ,
@frozenicecube@lemmy.ca avatar

Sync was my go to reddit client, I’m beyond excited this is out already for Lemmy!!

knobbysideup ,

I’m looking forward to boost, but in the meantime sync is a great option!

mojo ,

This is the 20th post I’ve seen of this posted so far. And I shall uplemmy them all.

zahel ,

Awesome! Loving the app ecosystem on Lemmy. Choices for all!

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